H.R. 8972 – Safety for Our Babies Act of 2024

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The Safety for Our Babies Act of 2024 directs the Federal Aviation Administration to change its rules so that adults can safely hold children under two years old in lap‑held child restraints during flights. The bill aims to make it easier for families traveling by air to use approved lap restraints for infants, covering the period on the ground, during takeoff, and landing. It affects airlines, the FAA, and any adult traveling with a child under two.

Key Provisions

Within 90 days of the law’s enactment, the FAA must amend specific aviation regulations (sections 91.107, 121.311, 125.211, and 135.128 of Title 14 CFR) to remove any bans or limits on using lap‑held child restraints for children under two years old during movement, takeoff, and landing
The FAA is also authorized to update any other related regulations it deems appropriate to support the expanded use of lap‑held child restraints

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Aviation Subcommittee

July 10, 2024

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Introduced in House

July 9, 2024

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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

July 9, 2024

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Aviation Subcommittee

July 10, 2024

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Introduced in HouseIssued July 9, 2024

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118th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 8972

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

July 9, 2024

Mr. Posey introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

A BILL

To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to update certain regulations to allow for expanded use of lap held child restraints during flights, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Safety for Our Babies Act of 2024.

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Lap held child restraints

Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration shall update sections 91.107, 121.311, 125.211, and 135.128 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, and any such other related regulations as the Administrator determines appropriate, to remove any prohibition, restriction, or condition on an adult accompanying a child under the age of 2 on an aircraft choosing to secure such child in a lap held child restraint approved and provided by such adult during movement on the surface, takeoff, or landing.